Ethics in Genetic Engineering
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A relatively new and controversial science has been causing waves in today’s society. This science is called genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is the manipulation of a gene or strain of DNA by using bioengineering. Animals or bacteria that undergo genetic engineering are called genetically modified organisms. Recently, genetic engineering has been expanded to humans. More specifically in the form of stem cells, organ recreation and the mutation of DNA and RNA. Genetic engineering is a very controversial topic as it raises many ethical concerns about recreating and improving organisms. Along the way, this controversial form of engineering has encountered many successes and failures. The successes have included increased stem cell research and usage while the failures have helped to give scientists a glimpse into how DNA and genetic engineering work. I believe that genetic engineering is very important and should be actively researched and implemented. This is important because scientists could be able to grow organs and tissue, rid DNA sequences of harmful genes thereby increase life expectancy. This would be a huge development for the human race as a whole as it could help to eradicate, or at least lower the chances of, birth defects, harmful hereditary mutations and save lives through organ transplants. This topic not only interests me as a future engineer but also as one afflicted by lung diseases. The research from genetic engineering could possibly help repair my lungs or replace them. As a future bioengineer, my job will be to use my knowledge of biology, chemistry and technology to solve medical problems in the real world. This may include experimenting with stem cells, their usage, and other DNA strains. In order to understand genetic engineering entirely, one needs to fully understand what it is, how it can be used with humans and its past successes and failures.
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